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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.29, 13,864.46 and 3,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.29, 13,864.46 and 3,403.14 is: 5,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.29 : 13,864.46 = 3,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.29/13,864.46 = 3,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.29x = 13,864.46 × 3,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.29x = 47,182,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,182,681.39/9,247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.33

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